000 WTPZ34 KNHC 272033 TCPEP4 BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM ULIKA ADVISORY NUMBER 6 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP192016 200 PM PDT TUE SEP 27 2016 ...ULIKA INTENSIFIES A LITTLE MORE AS IT CONTINUES NORTHEASTWARD... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.7N 139.6W ABOUT 1135 MI...1825 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Ulika was located near latitude 12.7 North, longitude 139.6 West. Ulika is moving toward the northeast near 5 mph (7 km/h). A turn toward the north-northeast is expected later tonight, and a turn toward the north is forecast Wednesday or Wednesday night. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is forecast through Wednesday. Ulika is expected to begin weakening Wednesday night or Thursday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Beven